Job Description
Breakdown & Recovery Technician - (RIPON)
Job description:
Macadams are a well-established family business with over 50 years in the vehicle breakdown industry, we are currently looking for a Breakdown and Recovery Technician who will attend various breakdown scenarios in one of our specialised vans. To diagnose a variety of faults and where possible get the member up and running, and back on their onward journey. This role will include vehicle movements using our specialist trailers to various locations.
This is a great opportunity to join a Company who pride themselves on helping and supporting all local police authorities, major breakdown organisations and their customers in the movement of broken down and accident damaged vehicles.
Due to the nature of work undertaken, the successful applicant must pass the relevant police authority vetting to be able to complete elements of the role.
4 on 4 off - Rotating shift pattern
10 or 12 hour shifts available
DAY & NIGHT shifts available
Due to the nature of the job and work load, you will be required to complete 'on call' duties
Training provided
Competitive rates of pay to be discussed at interview level
Full uniform and PPE equipment supplied
Requirements:
FULL UK driving licence
Level 1-3 light vehicle repair and maintenance preferred
Previous industry knowledge would be an advantage but not essential
Able to work flexible hours
Clean and presentable and of good nature
Strong communicator
Supplemental pay types:
Sales incentive
Benefits:
Company pension
Employee discount
Life insurance
On-site parking
Healthcare Cash Plan Policy (qualifies after 12 months service)
Employee Referral programme
Job Type: Full-time, permanent
Work Location: Field based / Roadside
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Benefits:
Bereavement leave
Company pension
Employee discount
Free parking
Health & wellbeing programme
Life insurance
On-site parking
Referral programme
Sick pay
Work from home
Schedule:
10 hour shift
12 hour shift
Day shift
Overtime
Weekend availability
Experience:
Mechanical skills: 2 years (required)
Commercial driving: 3 years (required)
Licence/Certification:
Full UK Driving Licence (required)
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 28/07/2025
Reference ID: SM/CJones
Job description:
Macadams are a well-established family business with over 50 years in the vehicle breakdown industry, we are currently looking for a Breakdown and Recovery Technician who will attend various breakdown scenarios in one of our specialised vans. To diagnose a variety of faults and where possible get the member up and running, and back on their onward journey. This role will include vehicle movements using our specialist trailers to various locations.
This is a great opportunity to join a Company who pride themselves on helping and supporting all local police authorities, major breakdown organisations and their customers in the movement of broken down and accident damaged vehicles.
Due to the nature of work undertaken, the successful applicant must pass the relevant police authority vetting to be able to complete elements of the role.
4 on 4 off - Rotating shift pattern
10 or 12 hour shifts available
DAY & NIGHT shifts available
Due to the nature of the job and work load, you will be required to complete 'on call' duties
Training provided
Competitive rates of pay to be discussed at interview level
Full uniform and PPE equipment supplied
Requirements:
FULL UK driving licence
Level 1-3 light vehicle repair and maintenance preferred
Previous industry knowledge would be an advantage but not essential
Able to work flexible hours
Clean and presentable and of good nature
Strong communicator
Supplemental pay types:
Sales incentive
Benefits:
Company pension
Employee discount
Life insurance
On-site parking
Healthcare Cash Plan Policy (qualifies after 12 months service)
Employee Referral programme
Job Type: Full-time, permanent
Work Location: Field based / Roadside
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Benefits:
Bereavement leave
Company pension
Employee discount
Free parking
Health & wellbeing programme
Life insurance
On-site parking
Referral programme
Sick pay
Work from home
Schedule:
10 hour shift
12 hour shift
Day shift
Overtime
Weekend availability
Experience:
Mechanical skills: 2 years (required)
Commercial driving: 3 years (required)
Licence/Certification:
Full UK Driving Licence (required)
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 28/07/2025
Reference ID: SM/CJones
About J D Macadam & Son (Rescue) Ripon